Tina's Guidebook for Florence
Arts & Culture
“Accademia Gallery”: Michelangelo’s masterful “David” and powerful unfinished Prisoners
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Galeria da Academia de Belas Artes de Florença
58 Via Ricasoli“Accademia Gallery”: Michelangelo’s masterful “David” and powerful unfinished Prisoners
Church and convent
The convent of San Marco is dominated by the lovely paintings of Fra’ Beato Angelico. Don't miss the beautiful Last Supper frescoed by Ghirlandaio!
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Museu de San Marco
3 Piazza San MarcoChurch and convent
The convent of San Marco is dominated by the lovely paintings of Fra’ Beato Angelico. Don't miss the beautiful Last Supper frescoed by Ghirlandaio!
Entrance to the Cathedral is free, while to access the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Dome and the Baptistery of San Giovanni it is necessary to purchase an entrance ticket (I recommend the cumulative to save money).
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Catedral de Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del Duomo
Entrance to the Cathedral is free, while to access the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Dome and the Baptistery of San Giovanni it is necessary to purchase an entrance ticket (I recommend the cumulative to save money).
The complex of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella is certainly one of the things to see in Florence. Inside we find:
- the beautiful wooden Crucifix by Giotto
- Masaccio's trinity
- the Chapel of Filippo Strozzi
- the cloister adjacent to the basilica and the whole museum itinerary which exhibits the recovery of the beautiful frescoes by Paolo Uccello.
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Basílica de Santa Maria Novella
18 P.za di Santa Maria NovellaThe complex of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella is certainly one of the things to see in Florence. Inside we find:
- the beautiful wooden Crucifix by Giotto
- Masaccio's trinity
- the Chapel of Filippo Strozzi
- the cloister adjacent to the basilica and the whole museum itinerary which exhibits the recovery of the beautiful frescoes by Paolo Uccello.
Beautiful church with frescoes by the artists Andrea del Sarto, Rosso Fiorentino and Pontormo!
Basílica da Santíssima Anunciada - Igreja de Santa Maria da Escada
Beautiful church with frescoes by the artists Andrea del Sarto, Rosso Fiorentino and Pontormo!
Getting Around
Firenze Campo di Marte station
Via MannelliFirenze Campo Marte Train Station
Celebrating over 50 years of existence, SUF is one of the oldest study abroad programs in Italy.
Syracuse University
15 Piazza Fra' Girolamo SavonarolaCelebrating over 50 years of existence, SUF is one of the oldest study abroad programs in Italy.
Very near Florence but with a character all of its own is FIESOLE, high on the hill overlooking Florence and with a wonderful panoramic view.
Unlike Florence, Fiesole was founded by the Etruscans, and preserves both Etruscan and Roman remains in its huge Archaeological Area.
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Fiesole
Very near Florence but with a character all of its own is FIESOLE, high on the hill overlooking Florence and with a wonderful panoramic view.
Unlike Florence, Fiesole was founded by the Etruscans, and preserves both Etruscan and Roman remains in its huge Archaeological Area.
Entertainment & Activities
Estádio Artemio Franchi
4 Viale Manfredo FantiHome stadium of Fiorentina FC
Sightseeing
A masterpiece of the military Renaissance architecture. Many of the most important international exhibitions and fairs (i.e., Pitti Immagine, Pitti Uomo, Florence Gift Mart) take place here.
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Fortezza da Basso
1 V.le Filippo StrozziA masterpiece of the military Renaissance architecture. Many of the most important international exhibitions and fairs (i.e., Pitti Immagine, Pitti Uomo, Florence Gift Mart) take place here.
The European University Institute (EUI) is a unique international centre for doctorate and post-doctorate studies and research, situated in the Tuscan hills overlooking Florence.
European University Institute - Villa Schifanoia and Cappella
121 Via BoccaccioThe European University Institute (EUI) is a unique international centre for doctorate and post-doctorate studies and research, situated in the Tuscan hills overlooking Florence.
Everything Else
It's the oldest historical pharmacy in Europe! It was founded in 1221.
It is located within a monumental complex and today it is still active selling perfumes, natural remedies and cosmetics.
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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
16 Via della ScalaIt's the oldest historical pharmacy in Europe! It was founded in 1221.
It is located within a monumental complex and today it is still active selling perfumes, natural remedies and cosmetics.
Food Scene
Best truffles in Florence!
Tuscan recipes in a small cozy place.
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Osteria delle Tre Panche
1 Vicolo MarzioBest truffles in Florence!
Tuscan recipes in a small cozy place.
A delicious way to start an early morning! Best breakfast with freshly baked pastries and lovely cappuccino. Good for business lunch also
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Antico Caffè Torino
2 Viale Giacomo MatteottiA delicious way to start an early morning! Best breakfast with freshly baked pastries and lovely cappuccino. Good for business lunch also
Sweet and savory specialties! At lunchtime for a quick meal great stuffed sandwiches and "schiacciate" of all kinds. Even though it's a very small place, goodness' of sandwiches is remarkable
Via Masaccio, 214
Sweet and savory specialties! At lunchtime for a quick meal great stuffed sandwiches and "schiacciate" of all kinds. Even though it's a very small place, goodness' of sandwiches is remarkable
Pasticceria Minni
16 Via Antonio GiacominiSpecial cakes of wild strawberries and cream
A market on the ground floor where you can buy fruit, meat, fish and a recently renovated upper floor where you can eat everything you could ever imagine from italian food tradition.
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Mercado Central
Via dell'ArientoA market on the ground floor where you can buy fruit, meat, fish and a recently renovated upper floor where you can eat everything you could ever imagine from italian food tradition.
Just outside the historical Florence city center, close to Piazza della Libertà and Piazza Savonarola, the Perseus Restaurant is much appreciated by both Florentines and tourists. Great Florentine steak!
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Perseus
10 Viale Don Giovanni MinzoniJust outside the historical Florence city center, close to Piazza della Libertà and Piazza Savonarola, the Perseus Restaurant is much appreciated by both Florentines and tourists. Great Florentine steak!
If you're looking for a nice coffee and a great view this is your spot!
On the top floor of a fourteenth-century convent turned public library, a visit to Caffetteria delle Oblate is brimming with local culture. The cafe, flanked with glass walls, overlooks Brunelleschi’s stunning Duomo and opens up onto a gigantic terrace with panoramic views over the Florentine cityscape.
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Oblate Cafeteria
26 Via dell' OriuoloIf you're looking for a nice coffee and a great view this is your spot!
On the top floor of a fourteenth-century convent turned public library, a visit to Caffetteria delle Oblate is brimming with local culture. The cafe, flanked with glass walls, overlooks Brunelleschi’s stunning Duomo and opens up onto a gigantic terrace with panoramic views over the Florentine cityscape.
Ottima pasticceria sotto casa!
Pasticceria, caffetteria, wine bar.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 7:00 - 20:00
Sunday 7:00 - 15:00
Bottega di Pasticceria
22 Rosso Via MasaccioOttima pasticceria sotto casa!
Pasticceria, caffetteria, wine bar.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 7:00 - 20:00
Sunday 7:00 - 15:00
Fedora is a school pastry shop and bistro.
It has a secret garden a stone's throw from the Duomo. In the shade of wisteria and jasmine you can rest in an atmosphere of peace.
Fedora
Fedora is a school pastry shop and bistro.
It has a secret garden a stone's throw from the Duomo. In the shade of wisteria and jasmine you can rest in an atmosphere of peace.
The recipe for success of this place is its exotic Neapolitan pizza, filet and burrata!
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Fuoco Matto
16 Via Ventisette AprileThe recipe for success of this place is its exotic Neapolitan pizza, filet and burrata!
Essentials
Supermarket very close to the apartment!
Open every day:
Monday to Saturday 8:00-20:00
Sunday morning 8:30-13:00.
Via degli Artisti, 26
26 Via degli ArtistiSupermarket very close to the apartment!
Open every day:
Monday to Saturday 8:00-20:00
Sunday morning 8:30-13:00.
The supermarket is well stocked
Opening hours:
Monday-Saturday 7.30-21.00
Sunday 8.00-20.00
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Esselunga di via Masaccio
274 Via MasaccioThe supermarket is well stocked
Opening hours:
Monday-Saturday 7.30-21.00
Sunday 8.00-20.00